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  1. Who We Are

    T.J. Klune

    ★ 4.5 (6k) average on GoodreadsChildren's

    A found family navigates the complexities of love, parenthood, and confronting a shared past as they discover that true belonging is forged in the bonds of chosen kin.

  2. Written in the Stars

    Aisha Saeed

    ★ 4.0 (6k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult

    Trapped in an unwanted arranged marriage in Pakistan, a young Pakistani-American woman must defy her family and culture to escape back to the boy she loves in America before she loses all agency over her own life.

  3. The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall

    Mary Downing Hahn

    ★ 4.0 (6k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    Orphaned Florence seeks refuge in a grand English manor, only to discover her spectral cousin Sophia, a manipulative ghost with a sinister agenda, intends to use her for murder.

  4. To the End of the Land

    David Grossman

    ★ 4.0 (6k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction

    An Israeli mother, desperate to avoid news of her son's death in battle, hikes through the Galilee with her estranged former lover, telling him her son's life story to keep him alive through words.

  5. The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes

    Elissa R. Sloan

    ★ 3.6 (6k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction

    Fifteen years after their pop group broke up, three former bandmates uncover the secrets behind their star's suicide, exposing the harsh reality of celebrity.

  6. No Safety in Numbers

    Dayna Lorentz

    ★ 3.5 (6k) average on GoodreadsThriller

    Trapped in a suburban mega-mall under mysterious lockdown, four teens must navigate dwindling supplies, escalating panic, and a deadly illness to survive as civilization crumbles around them.

  7. Haunted

    Chuck Palahniuk

    ★ 3.8 (6k) average on GoodreadsThriller

    A group of aspiring artists, trapped in a decaying theater with dwindling resources, weave increasingly grotesque and competitive tales of survival, each vying to become the protagonist of their shared, manufactured horror story.

  8. Joan of Arc

    Mark Twain

    ★ 4.1 (6k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction

    Mark Twain's surprisingly earnest and deeply researched account elevates the Maid of Orléans from historical figure to a beacon of unwavering faith and courage, as seen through the eyes of her loyal page.

  9. The Wisdom of Life

    Arthur Schopenhauer

    ★ 4.2 (6k) average on GoodreadsPsychology
  10. The Nibelungenlied

    Anonymous

    ★ 3.9 (6k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    A dragon-slaying hero's triumphant return is tragically overshadowed by treacherous kin, a queen's vengeful pride, and a hoard of cursed gold, igniting a blood feud that will consume kingdoms.

  11. The 42nd Parallel

    John Dos Passos

    ★ 3.8 (6k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction

    Through the lives of five Americans and appearances by historical figures, "The 42nd Parallel" shows a nation entering the 20th century, revealing the spirit of a young country about to change.

  12. The Angry Tide

    Winston Graham

    ★ 4.4 (6k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction

    Ross Poldark navigates London politics and his marriage in Cornwall. The feud with George Warleggan and the forbidden love of Morwenna and Drake threaten to cause new conflicts.

  13. Arctic Dreams

    Barry Lopez

    ★ 4.2 (6k) average on GoodreadsLifestyle

    In "Arctic Dreams," Barry Lopez combines natural history with deep thought to show how the Far North's stark, grand landscape shapes human imagination and desire.

  14. Inhuman

    Kat Falls

    ★ 4.1 (6k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    To save her father, a defiant teen must brave a post-apocalyptic wasteland teeming with animalistic mutations and untamed flora, all while navigating a perilous alliance with a cunning, uncivilized guide.

  15. You are the Best Wife

    Ajay Pandey

    ★ 4.1 (6k) average on GoodreadsRomance

    A man who planned his life finds his world changed by a free spirit, learning deep lessons of love and loss after she is gone.

  16. Under Milk Wood

    Dylan Thomas

    ★ 4.2 (6k) average on GoodreadsFiction

    In the whimsical Welsh coastal town of Llareggub, a single spring day unfolds through the dreams, desires, and absurdities of its unforgettable inhabitants, brought to life by Dylan Thomas's poetic genius.

  17. The Meanest Doll in the World

    Ann M. Martin

    ★ 4.0 (6k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    Two dolls, Annabelle and Tiffany, get more than they expected when a school trip goes wrong, leaving them with the harsh Mean Mimi, who wants to control all dolls.

  18. Every Day is for the Thief

    Teju Cole

    ★ 3.7 (6k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction

    A Nigerian writer returns home to Lagos, navigating the city's chaotic energy, confronting a place both familiar and foreign as he tries to understand his past, his shifting present, and his own identity.

  19. Thunder Cake

    Patricia Polacco

    ★ 4.4 (6k) average on GoodreadsLifestyle

    During a thunderstorm, a girl and her grandmother quickly gather ingredients for a special 'Thunder Cake,' turning the girl's fear into a brave adventure and a delicious memory.

  20. Mary Poppins in the Park

    P.L. Travers

    ★ 4.1 (6k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    Mary Poppins takes the Banks children on park adventures, from dancing with their shadows to arguing with talking cats on distant planets, proving that even a park visit can lead to the most whimsical and unexpected experiences.

  21. The Steel Wave

    Jeff Shaara

    ★ 4.3 (6k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction

    Eisenhower's diverse army prepares to shatter Hitler's European fortress. Rommel's strategic skill is undermined by Hitler, while an 82nd Airborne sergeant drops behind enemy lines, and a 29th Infantry private braces for Omaha Beach. All converge on the D-Day invasion that reshaped history.

  22. The Three Pillars of Zen

    Philip Kapleau

    ★ 4.0 (6k) average on GoodreadsPsychology

    Philip Kapleau explains Zen enlightenment by detailing its teachings, practice, and realization, offering a guide for spiritual seekers.

  23. The God Who Is There

    Francis A. Schaeffer

    ★ 4.2 (6k) average on GoodreadsSpirituality

    Francis Schaeffer shows how a personal, infinite God provides the only consistent framework to understand modern philosophy, science, and art.

  24. The Last Princess

    Galaxy Craze

    ★ 3.6 (6k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    In a post-apocalyptic England, Princess Eliza infiltrates the revolutionaries who murdered her family. Her quest for revenge grows complicated, however, when she finds love and a new sense of hope.

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